Walking in Ireland (by Christopher Somerville)

Summary:Walking guidebook detailing fifty quality walking routes of various grades throughout the whole of Ireland.

On the back cover: Walking has never been a more popular pastime, and nowhere is more captivating for walkers to explore than Ireland. In this beautifully written and superbly researched guide, well-loved travel author Christopher Somerville draws on his highly popular column for the Irish Independent to present 50 of the most enjoyable walks in Ireland - including the Nephin Beg Mountains in Sligo and Dingle Way in Kerry. Practical instructions for the walks are married with evocative and informative passages on the history, flora and fauna, culture and topography of the land. Whether it's exploring the Burren in its floral glory or seeing the Walls of Derry, or even sitting at home in your armchair planning your next walk, this book will prove popular with walkers, holidaymakers and anyone who loves the Irish landscape. Christopher Somerville is one of the UK's most popular travel authors. As well as writing for various broadsheets, he has written over 30 books, including the bestselling Coast.